SAT Word of the Day: perfunctory

October 26, 2010 by  
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perfunctory (adj.)

From Dictionary.com:

1. performed merely as a routine duty; hasty and superficial: perfunctory courtesy.
2. lacking interest, care, or enthusiasm; indifferent or apathetic.

In a sentence:

“Ralph’s poor test score was hardly surprising given his perfunctory study habits.”

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